Chargers open up as underdogs to Chiefs in Week 15

Here we are once again with the Chargers as underdogs in Week 15. It hasn’t been a familiar sight this season, but it’s been the case when Los Angeles more so than none when they’re on the road.

The line for Thursday’s matchup opened up with the Chiefs as a 3.5-point favorite, according to OddsShark.com. The underdog role is one that has been accepted by the Chargers and their fans for quite sometime.

But it shouldn’t come as a surprise when Kansas City has had L.A.’s number for the past four seasons. The Chiefs have won the last nine consecutive matchups and are seeking to making it five years.

Kansas City has one of the league’s most complete offensive units. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes has taken the league by storm in his second season, and even without running back Kareem Hunt, Mahomes has shown to be prolific under Andy Reid’s play calling.

The Chargers know how much this game means to them and their standing in the playoff race. They will have to be sharp in all three phases in order to pull away with the victory and move on to 11-3.